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A creative storyteller with a passion for driving results, the Senior Marketing Communications Specialist produces a variety of content to market technology solutions and services. Responsibilities: • Develop content for marketing collateral, case studies, newsletters, sales presentations, press releases, whitepapers, and webinars.• Develop engaging pitches and messaging and ensure that all content is on-brand.• Write inspiring and creative social media content.• Maintain the company website and write compelling web pages.• Conduct market research and monitor market trends and competitors’ marketing activities.• Craft internal communications messages that are clear, informative, and engaging.• Work with graphic designers to develop attractive marketing materials.• Leverage internal subject matter experts to identify key messages.• Develop engaging scripts for marketing videos.• Organize speaking engagements at tradeshows and conferences.• Develop compelling, persuasive proposals that focus on the client’s key concerns and provide a relevant, tailored solution.• Research information, conduct interviews with subject matter experts, and gather source information to gain an understanding of highly technical subject matter.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • A mastery of language: impeccable spelling, grammar and punctuation, and the ability to write persuasively, articulately, and concisely.• Creative storytelling abilities.• The ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and learn new technologies.• The ability to break down complicated information into manageable pieces• Effective interpersonal skills and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate at a senior level.• The ability to write for both technical and non-technical audiences.• The ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.• Advanced skills in MS Office, e-mail marketing software, and WordPress.

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The Proposal Specialist works closely with senior management to coordinate and develop business development-related written content. These high-need projects demand a resourceful, self-directed individual who thrives under pressure. This is a highly administrative role for those with experience delivering high quality, on-brand, complicated documents in a demanding environment. Working to deadlines with multiple contributors to create cohesive, well-written and polished documents that meet all requirements is critical. Responsibilities: • Reviews proposal instructions and prepares outline and schedules to facilitate the response process. Coordinates the assignment, collection and organization of proposal content into cohesive documents.• Gathers technical input from subject matter experts and outside partners.• Ensures high quality output with consistent application of brand and key messaging.• Adds to the knowledge base of reusable content by compiling, updating and writing collateral.• Creates and organizes proposal development files in SharePoint repository.• Completes document formatting, proofreading, printing, and binding.• Maintains strict deadlines and works with project team to keep all on task to meet established timeline. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. • Superior writing and copy editing skills.• A passion for document creation and production, including the assembly of content and components and an appreciation for content structure and graphic layout.• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize, handle competing tasks and thrive on meeting urgent deadlines.• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.• Comfortable coordinating and motivating multiple contributors, many of whom are senior level individuals from various locations across Canada and the US.• Working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Projects and Visio.

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Learning objectives included the following: 1. The intern will demonstrate proficiency in core web development technologies through completion of Web Development Bootcamp course.2. The intern will research and become acquainted with mobile application content creation through the use of video editing software; video content to be created with 100% adherence to brand guidelines.3. The intern will participate in weekly group collaboration (Design / Thinking Workshops) to foster creativity and generate ideas and potential enhancements for product and service offerings.Key TakeawaysPrimary web development methods and skills learned (either reinforced or new concept) during the course of this internship include: web design theory (eg, typography, color, user interface / user experience design), HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, DOM / DOM manipulation, Javascript, jQuery, Node.js, Express.js, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Git / Version Control, as well as introduction / interaction with various other development (front-end and back-end) stacks.

The Marketing and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for supporting sales and marketing activities through the preparation of written materials including business proposals, product literature, marketing collateral, advertising copy and online materials. Additional responsibilities include event coordination for 3-4 conferences annually. Responsibilities• Facilitates the proposal management process by screening incoming RFPs and searching for potential bids, drafting documents, coordinating meetings and reviews, and maintaining library of past and current proposals and other relevant documents• Creates content, manages and expands the company web site and social media accounts• Designs, produces, and oversees development of marketing collateral (advertisements, brochures, case studies, data sheets, company presentations, etc.) while adhering to various brand standards• Coordinates attendance at industry conferences and trade shows, including logistics for attending staff and for display• Performs general marketing tasks including: timely distribution of press releases, creating technical documentation including training and maintenance manuals, and creating product demonstration videos• Complete other support and research related projects as needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Proficient writing, editing, and proofreading skills / proficient in Microsoft Office• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit necessary technical / program / operational information• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction• Possesses technical ability to adapt to company software and tools• Strong organizational skills and an eye for presentation and details• Ability to manage routine and varied administrative tasks• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects

The Proposal Writer is responsible for writing RFP responses and other ad hoc writing pieces under strict deadlines in support of business development efforts. The Proposal Writer works with strict adherence to detailed client specifications, with turnaround times ranging from one day to three weeks. This position interacts with executive management, sales leads, pursuit team members, pricing analysts, and other technical personnel to ensure timely, accurate, and professional results. Responsibilities: • Write, edit, organize, produce, and package RFP responses in compliance with detailed client requirements • Assist with developing, refining, implementing, and maintaining proposal response templates for various business lines / products / services• Ensure content quality assurance (grammar, style, and formatting) prior to distribution, utilizing universal as well as in-house content / style guides, and adhering to strict project management timelines• Maintain knowledge of all products and services; coordinate with subject matter experts in various business lines to gain updated information and write new content• Maintain database (Sharepoint) of existing and new content libraries• Provide ongoing writing support to sales and relationship management staffKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities: • Embraces a structured development lifecycle• Ability to communicate effectively on unfamiliar topics to elicit technical and program information• Ability to quickly assimilate new information regarding specific product and technical topics and write accurately about those topics or concepts immediately after introduction• Experience in creative thinking, problem solving, and solution crafting• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as independently• Ability to work under time constraints and pressure situations while scheduling time effectively and prioritizing tasks; willing to take ownership for results

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Associate Of Science - As, Web Development, 4.0 Gpa

Relevant courses include: Introduction to Computer Programming, Fundamentals of the Linux / Unix Operating Environment, Local Area.

Certificate, Web Development Specialist, 4.0 Gpa